B2 verb 3分で読める

涂抹

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§ Basic Usage of 涂抹

The verb 涂抹 (túmǒ) means to smear, to spread, or to apply something. It's often used for applying creams, ointments, paint, or anything that involves spreading a substance over a surface. Think of it as painting a wall, spreading butter on toast, or putting on sunscreen. It's a versatile verb for these types of actions.

Definition
To smear; to spread; to apply (cream).

Let's look at some basic examples to get a feel for how it works:

请把药膏涂抹在伤口上。(Please apply the ointment on the wound.)

她在面包上涂抹了黄油。(She spread butter on the bread.)

§ Grammar and Sentence Structure

涂抹 (túmǒ) is a transitive verb, which means it usually takes an object. The structure is pretty straightforward:

  • Subject + 涂抹 + Object (what is being spread/applied)
  • Subject + 涂抹 + Object (what is being spread/applied) + 在 + Place (where it is being spread/applied)

Here are a few more examples illustrating these structures:

他正在给墙壁涂抹油漆。(He is applying paint to the wall.)

记得出门前涂抹防晒霜。(Remember to apply sunscreen before going out.)

§ Common Objects Used with 涂抹

Here's a list of common things you'd 涂抹 (túmǒ):

  • 药膏 (yàogāo) - ointment/cream
  • 黄油 (huángyóu) - butter
  • 油漆 (yóuqī) - paint
  • 防晒霜 (fángshàishuāng) - sunscreen
  • 口红 (kǒuhóng) - lipstick (though 涂 (tú) is more common for just lipstick, 涂抹 is still acceptable)
  • 面霜 (miànshuāng) - face cream
  • 果酱 (guǒjiàng) - jam

Let's see some of these in action:

小孩子喜欢在脸上涂抹颜料。(Children like to smear paint on their faces.)

她每天晚上都会涂抹保湿霜。(Every night she applies moisturizer.)

§ Distinguishing 涂抹 from Similar Verbs

While 涂抹 (túmǒ) is useful, you might encounter other verbs with similar meanings. It's good to know the subtle differences.

  • 涂 (tú): This is a more general verb for painting, coating, or applying. It can often be used interchangeably with 涂抹, especially for simpler actions like 'applying lipstick' (涂口红). However, 涂抹 implies a bit more of a spreading action, often with a thicker or more substantial substance.
  • 抹 (mǒ): This character is part of 涂抹. As a standalone verb, 抹 often means to wipe, to erase, or to spread thinly. So, while 抹 can also mean to spread, 涂抹 specifically focuses on applying a substance.

她喜欢指甲油。(She likes to paint her nails.) - Here 涂 is more common.

他用布桌子。(He wiped the table with a cloth.) - Different meaning here for 抹.

In summary, 涂抹 (túmǒ) is your go-to verb when you're talking about spreading or applying a substance over a surface, particularly creams, ointments, or paint. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll master it in no time!

自分をテスト 6 問

listening C2

He spread a thin layer of butter on the bread.

正解! おしい! 正解: 他在面包上涂抹了一层薄薄的黄油。
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening C2

The doctor advised her to apply this ointment twice a day.

正解! おしい! 正解: 医生建议她每天涂抹两次这种药膏。
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening C2

To protect her skin, she applies sunscreen before going out every time.

正解! おしい! 正解: 为了保护皮肤,她每次出门前都会涂抹防晒霜。
正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

请你把这个酱涂抹在烤肉上。

Focus: 涂抹 (tú mǒ)

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

她在脸上涂抹了厚厚一层面膜。

Focus: 厚厚一层 (hòu hòu yī céng)

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

这幅画的色彩被涂抹得有些模糊了。

Focus: 涂抹得有些模糊 (tú mǒ de yǒu xiē mó hu)

正解! おしい! 正解:

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